Let’s work together to make Maine the most exciting place to start and grow your business.
The newest innovation hub on the East Coast
At the Roux Institute, we’re launching startups, driving talent development, and supercharging industry in Maine. When you join us, you will have unparalleled access to our global research community and expansive entrepreneurial ecosystem backed by our network of founders, investors, mentors, and partners.
Our programming—which includes accelerators, residencies, workshops, boot camps, and more—is designed to support you no matter your launch stage. We’re committed to inspiring entrepreneurial thinking across the state of Maine and providing the opportunities you need to grow, launch, and sustain your business.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur
Education and experience designed for enterprising individuals
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Start Summit
Fast-paced events where you’ll experience building a startup team and racing to develop a business, all with the support of experts, colleagues, and good food
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Entrepreneurship Treks
Two-week, high intensity entrepreneurship programs that combine classroom learning and field study with local startups in a variety of tech sectors
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Venture Creation and Acceleration
Supporting high-growth ventures and ideas that have the potential to fundamentally alter the way we live and work
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Founder Residency
Supporting early-stage founders
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Future of Healthcare Founder Residency
Supporting health tech founders at the earliest stages
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Support and Community
Exclusive talent, mentor, and investor networks that power our programs
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Mentor Network
Helping our founders unlock their full potential
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Capital Network
Access to our high-growth entrepreneurs and start-ups
Our Portfolio
The Roux Institute is attracting new companies and talent to Maine, investing in the talent and companies that are already here, and fostering deep connections across all layers of the startup ecosystem. Learn more about the people behind our programs and the companies who are disrupting industries and changing the world.
Entrepreneurship News
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Nine health tech startups named to new accelerator at Roux Institute
05-01-2023
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The Roux Institute’s Future of Healthcare Founder Residency to jumpstart Maine’s health tech industry
04-27-2023
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Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
04-14-2023
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Reaching the summit: Roux Institute has new focus on midcoast innovation, entrepreneurs
03-23-2023
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Budding trail blazers invited to Lewiston for next Roux Institute Start Summit
01-30-2023
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Startup reading app ReMo gets a big development push at Northeastern’s Roux Institute
11-21-2022
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40 Under 40: Empowering tomorrow’s entrepreneurs
10-03-2022
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Roux Institute picks next 5 entrepreneurs for residency program
06-22-2022
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Northeastern gets student engagement award for Mosaic entrepreneurship network
06-17-2022
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Packaging startup wins $50K LaunchPad prize, hopes to fill ‘manufacturing void’
06-08-2022
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